"Emrys Davies" wrote in message
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"David Wilce" wrote in message
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All - thanks for the advice!

Seems there is a difference of opinion as to what the outcome may be -
currently all I have right now is the soil covering the old lawn - we
haven't arranged a date for the new turf to be laid.

One thing I would say regarding the waterlogging issue is that we live
on
the coast and our soil is sandy and drainage has never been a problem
so
far. I was thinking more about the decomposition of the underlying
turves
and what that might do to the new root system..

On the other hand, if it was good enough for Steve's father....

Decisions, decisions....

Thanks again.
David

No mention has been made as to why a new lawn is required apart from the
fact that there are undulations. What is wrong with the original lawn.
Is it compacted, has poor drainage or, coupled with its unevenness, is
it unsightly?

Regards,
Emrys Davies.




Emrys - it was just uneven and part of it was all overgrown when we first
moved in a couple of years ago. So, rather than just do what was really
necessary - it seemed like good idea to level it all while we were at it.
I'll ask the contractor for some assurance it will all be OK and just go for
it I think.

Again thanks to all for the advice - somewhat reassured and I know what to
watch out for.

Thanks
David